Michael Rosenberg

Joined: Jan 1, 2012

Michael Rosenberg is a senior writer for Sports Illustrated, covering any and all sports. He writes columns, profiles and investigative stories and has covered almost every major sporting event. He joined SI in 2012 after working at the Detroit Free Press for 13 years, eight of them as a columnist. Rosenberg is the author of "War As They Knew It: Woody Hayes, Bo Schembechler and America in a Time of Unrest." Several of his stories also have been published in collections of the year's best sportswriting. He is married with three children.

WNBA

Alyssa Thomas Can Barely Raise Her Arms, but She Still Dominates in the WNBA

Photo illustration by The Sporting Press with the photo credits as Manny Millan (Okafor, Taurasi); David E. Klutho (Hamilton, Stewart); John Biever (Calhoun, Moore); Bob Rosato (Walker); Robert Beck (Brid); Al Tielemans (Team Celebration); Jamie Squire/Getty Images (Hurley, Cheerleaders); Elsa/Getty Images (Auriemma, Cheerleanders); Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images (Lobo); Brian Murphy/Icon Sportswire/Getty Images (Bueckers); Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Empire State Realty Trust (Husky);

College Basketball

What’s in Storrs: How UConn Became a Basketball Powerhouse

Reeve challenged a foul called on Lynx forward Alanna Smith with five seconds left in the fourth quarter, but it was unsuccessful.

WNBA

The Lynx May Be Salty, but They’re Right About Terrible WNBA Finals Officiating

WNBA

It’s Only Fitting That This WNBA Finals Is Headed for Winner-Take-All Game 5

WNBA

Relocate the Sun? The WNBA Needs to Start Thinking Bigger

Better markets, larger arenas, more consistent officiating—the time is now for the league to get creative and be the best it can possibly be.

With Ionescu’s three-point dagger in the final seconds of Game 3, the Liberty are now one win away from their first title.

WNBA

Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu Show What the Liberty Are Made of in Game 3 Comeback

Clutch rallies and unforgettable game-winning shots in the WNBA Finals are exactly what New York envisioned when it crafted its star-studded squad.

The Lynx committed 20 turnovers as a team on Sunday.

WNBA

The Liberty Can't Be Lulled By Lynx's Sloppy Game 2 Performance

Minnesota is a tough WNBA Finals matchup for New York—and both teams have shown they have the grit that it takes to win it all.

After an impressive semifinals showing against the Aces, Ionescu came up short for the Liberty in Game 1 of the Finals.

WNBA

The New York Liberty Have a WNBA Finals Problem

In a game that felt more like an entire series the Liberty watched what looked like their coronation turn into a prizefight thanks to a tough and aggressive Lynx team.

Goff had a perfect game Monday night, including a touchdown catch on a trick play.

NFL

The NFC-Best Lions Can Win in Many Ways

Every week is different in Detroit, which is just how Dan Campbell likes it.

Young could be a possible fit in Miami with Tagovailoa recovering from a concussion.

NFL

Why the Panthers Trading Bryce Young to the Dolphins Makes the Most Sense

Carolina and owner David Tepper will never find another trade partner with such an appealing infrastructure and an opening at quarterback.

Adams has been productive since coming to Las Vegas, but the team has had back-to-back seasons under .500.

NFL

The Raiders Have Already Waited Too Long to Trade Davante Adams

The wide receiver shows the danger of not understanding a team’s competitive cycle.

McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler will reportedly face Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka in a made-for-TV match in December.

Golf

Rory McIlroy Is Trying to Apply Pressure, but a Power Struggle Inside the PGA Tour Has Stalled Talks With LIV Golf

McIlroy's upcoming match with Bryson DeChambeau signals his desire for pro golf to reunite, but players involved in those talks have competing agendas, unrealistic expectations and no oversight from Jay Monahan. How can anything get done?

Washington head coach Jedd Fisch walks on the field during the team's 2024 spring game.

College Football

Jedd Fisch Has Stories to Tell After Two Decades in Football

Olympics

Have We Reached Our Athletic Limits?

Canada won the men's 4X100-meter relay after the U.S. botched the baton pass and was disqualified.

Olympics

Here’s What Went Wrong for the U.S. Men’s Relay Team Even Before the Disqualification

After placing third in the men's 200, Lyles revealed that he had tested positive for COVID-19.